starter problems

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:32 am

Hi.

I have been having this problem but it is now calling for urgent attention. My starter doesnt engage the flywheel on the first, second...and nowadays, even fifth crank. at times, it goes on crank one, others, after a number of misses.

What could be the matter? worn_out gears?

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:57 pm

Sounds like the starter solenoid isn't closing.

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:22 am

Hey Blue Baron,

please enlighten me- what can be done about the matter should it be as you suspect- I don't know what the started solenoid is (will do my research as well). Thanks

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:49 pm

Hi.

Thank you Blue Baron. I now know what that thing is and function.

I will conirm this on checking- having learnt about reasons that may be causing the soleniod to misperform, I will check a relay that is connected to my ignition and battery line. I remember it was somewhat faulty by not giving a steady contact on ignition but rather would keep cutting the connection.

I located the relay at the place the battery is placed at the back seat.

Cheers.

KKV270 · Post by **KKV270** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:47 am

Hi.
I finally found the root problem. It was w motor full of carbon that fouled the brush contacts. Also, it was a good opportunity to replace the brushes which were worn out.

I'm back with a very powerful starter- however, might still have to solve a problem that makes the starter miss once in a while (1 or 2 out of 10 starts).
Blue Baron, I believe it is the solenoid but not so sure how to go about it...

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